Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Amazon · Released January 1, 2013

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

Amazon's 2013 flagship slate.

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Buying call

The 2013 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 pairs a 2560 x 1600 8.9-inch display with a Snapdragon 800 and a 374g body, plus Mayday live help. Reviewers rated it four stars and CNET 8.4.

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Key specs
Rear camera
8 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
8.9" (226 mm)
Resolution
2560x1600
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 800
Storage
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Body
Weight
13.2 oz (374 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display8.9" (226 mm)
ChipsetSnapdragon 800
Main camera8 MP8 MP · wide
RAM / storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Weight13.2 oz (374 g)
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Available in 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2013 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 pairs a 2560 x 1600 8.9-inch display with a Snapdragon 800 and a 374g body, plus Mayday live help. Reviewers rated it four stars and CNET 8.4.

Best for

Readers and streamers who want a sharp, light tablet.

Not for

Anyone who needs full Android apps.

Main strength8.9-inch 2560 x 1600 display
Main weaknessLimited app store
Reasons to buy
8.9-inch 2560 x 1600 display
Snapdragon 800
374g body
Mayday live help
Reasons to avoid
Limited app store
Long out of updates
Awkward button placement
Measured view8.1/10What the pros say.
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How it stacks up

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Display
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Chipset
Snapdragon 800Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (octa-core, 3nm)
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Display
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Chipset
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Display
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Chipset
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Product data

Full specifications

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Camera

Rear camera
8 MP

Software & Launch

Released
2013
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